Melania Trump Launches $MELANIA Cryptocurrency Ahead Of Presidential Inauguration – Arise News

Melania Trump has launched $MELANIA cryptocurrency, joining Donald Trump’s $Trump coin, sparking market excitement and renewed crypto momentum.

Incoming First Lady Melania Trump has unveiled her own cryptocurrency, $MELANIA, on the eve of her husband Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. 
This announcement comes just a day after the President-elect launched his $Trump cryptocurrency, marking a remarkable pivot towards digital assets by the Trump family.
On Sunday, Melania Trump shared the news via the social platform X, posting, “The Official Melania Meme is live! You can buy $MELANIA now.” The new crypto asset is hosted on the Solana blockchain, according to its official website.
Both $Trump and $Melania have experienced sharp price movements since their launch, reflecting the volatility often associated with digital assets. Disclaimers on the coins’ websites clarify that both the $Trump and $Melania coins said they were “not intended to be, or the subject of” an investment opportunity or a security.
Despite this, market interest is evident. Data from CoinMarketCap reveals that $Trump currently holds a market valuation of $8.7 billion (£7.1 billion), while $Melania’s value stands at approximately $1.3 billion.
Donald Trump, who once labelled cryptocurrencies a “scam,” made a notable shift during his 2024 presidential campaign by becoming the first candidate to accept digital assets as donations. He further proposed creating a national bitcoin reserve and pledged to appoint financial regulators who favour the crypto industry. These promises have fuelled expectations that the Trump administration will roll back stringent regulations imposed during Joe Biden’s presidency.
This shift has already impacted the broader cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin reached a record high, trading at $140,000 on the crypto trading platform Coinbase.
Under President Biden, regulators cracked down on the crypto industry, citing concerns about fraud and money laundering. However, the Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance has sparked renewed enthusiasm. Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency often promoted by Trump ally Elon Musk, has seen significant gains alongside other digital assets in 2025.
Adding to the momentum, David Sacks, the incoming AI and crypto czar, hosted a “Crypto Ball” in Washington, DC, last Friday to celebrate the industry’s potential under the new administration.
The Trump family’s foray into cryptocurrency signifies a broader trend of digital assets gaining acceptance in mainstream financial and political spheres. As the Trump presidency begins, the global crypto community will be watching closely to see how these initiatives shape the regulatory landscape and drive innovation in the sector.
Melissa Enoch
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